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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Diotte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Thin Lizzy - Angel of Death. Diotte has chosen Cypress Hill - I Want 2 Get High as his entrance music. Leandro Alves is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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209 lbs
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220 lbs
16 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leandro Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Diotte!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alves throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Diotte.
Alves swings for the body but Diotte moves out of range.
Alves wants to clinch.
Alves looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alves throws a leg kick
and Diotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diotte throws out a loose jab but Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Alves there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diotte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alves finds it's way round the side to connect with Diotte's head.
Alves defending well as Diotte loads up on a big left hand.
Diotte slips a jab and a cross from Alves.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alves darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alves prevents Diotte from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diotte is not content to let Alves control the position.
Alves working over Diotte with some ground and pound. Diotte looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Alves seems to be looking for submissions.
Alves is working for a submission of some sort.
Diotte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diotte is trying to get back to full guard.
Alves is working for a kimura but Diotte is defending it quite comfortably.
Alves is working for a kimura but Diotte is defending it quite comfortably.
Alves seems to be looking for submissions.
Alves wants to work for an arm triangle but Diotte is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diotte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alves.
Alves is working for a submission of some sort.
Diotte looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alves is working for a submission of some sort.
Diotte looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves seems to be working for a kimura but Diotte defends the submission attempt.
Alves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alves is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diotte!
Diotte is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves wants to take Diotte's back but he can't do it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Alves dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diotte throws a push kick but Alves slaps the foot to one side.
Diotte avoids the body shot from Alves.
Alves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diotte.
Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Diotte is just out of range.
Diotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diotte throws a lazy uppercut
and Alves counters with a single leg into guard. Diotte didn't expect that.
Alves looking to sit in guard and control but Diotte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Diotte content to stall in guard here.
Alves is trying to control the position but Diotte postures up.
Leandro Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alves working for a triangle but Diotte defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diotte trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves controls Diotte momentarily but Diotte frees himself.
Diotte trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom.
Andrew Diotte has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Alves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diotte. Diotte obviously looking to wear him down.
Alves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diotte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diotte tries a low kick but Alves avoids it.
Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
Alves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alves throws a hook to the side of Diotte's head but Diotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diotte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alves.
Leandro Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diotte misses the jab.
Alves thows a body shot but no joy.
Alves shoots in but no luck this time.
Alves fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves looks to throw the jab but Diotte is out of range.
Alves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diotte.
Diotte lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alves takes a step back to recover.
Diotte wants to land a leg kick but Alves is out of range.
Alves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves has closed the distance and engaged Diotte in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alves goes for a takedown attempt but Diotte pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alves.
Alves lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Diotte tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alves is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alves. Diotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diotte.
Alves shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diotte walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alves checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diotte looks to land a right hand but Alves moved out of range.
Diotte works the jab nicely.
Alves closes the distance but Diotte moves to the side
enabling Diotte to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diotte is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alves defends well.
Alves wants to pass the guard but Diotte is keeping the position.
Diotte trying to keep a closed guard but Alves is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diotte has his foot on Alves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alves works his way back into a safe position though.
Diotte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Leandro Alves will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Diotte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diotte.
Diotte throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Diotte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alves plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Diotte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diotte lands a right hook to the body.
Diotte displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alves.
Alves misses with a straight left.
Diotte throws a body kick that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Alves.
Diotte misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diotte lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diotte loads up on a big right hand but Alves slips the punch.
Alves throws a solid leg kick but Diotte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alves.
Diotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alves shoots in for a takedown but Diotte shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diotte cracks the inside of Alves's front leg.
Alves is looking to wear down Diotte with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diotte misses with a straight left.
Andrew Diotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diotte.
Alves looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diotte is fending him off so far but Alves persists. Nope, Diotte circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alves shoots in looking for a takedown but Diotte manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alves's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alves throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alves tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diotte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alves thinking.
Andrew Diotte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Alves with that takedown attempt.
Diotte takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diotte lands a nice hook to Alves's body. Alves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alves checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alves. Diotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diotte misses with an uppercut. Alves saw that one coming.
Alves checks a low kick from Diotte.
Diotte throws a leg kick which misses Alves's front leg but catches the back leg as Alves tries to avoid it.
Diotte takes a swing at Alves's ribcage but misses.
Diotte is looking to slow Alves down with leg kicks.
A jab from Diotte finds it's way through Alves's defenses.
Diotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diotte moves away.
Diotte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diotte scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alves throws a body punch but Diotte moves out of range.
Alves feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diotte's calf.
Diotte has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diotte there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alves defending well as Diotte loads up on a big left hand.
Leandro Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diotte lands a big head kick that sends Alves tumbling to the mat! Diotte takes a step backwards and waves Alves back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Alves is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alves counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Oh Alves is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alves wants to control from the top but Diotte keeps moving.
Alves seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Leandro Alves wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Alves shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diotte is trying to defend but Alves finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Alves is trying to control. Diotte wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diotte wants to get back to his feet.
Alves performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diotte won't allow Alves to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Diotte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alves has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leandro Alves!
A very excited looking Leandro Alves made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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